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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,216.56, 12,717.04 and 6,379.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,216.56, 12,717.04 and 6,379.52 is: 8,802.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,216.56 : 12,717.04 = 6,379.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,216.56/12,717.04 = 6,379.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,216.56x = 12,717.04 × 6,379.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,216.56x = 81,128,611.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,128,611.02/9,216.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,802.48

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